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equinoctal

equinoctal is the alternative spelling of equinoctial.

Meaning of equinoctial

Adjective

equinoctial (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to the spring or autumnal equinox.
    • an equinoctial gale or storm, i.e. one happening at or near the time of the equinox, in any part of the world
  2. Of or relating to the celestial equator.
    Synonyms:
    equatorial
  3. (uncommon) Equatorial: of or relating to the equator of the Earth.
  4. Of flowers: that open and close at particular times of day.

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Questions about equinoctal

What is equinoctal the alternative spelling of?
Equinoctal is the alternative spelling of equinoctial.

Words near equinoctal in the dictionary

  1. equinia
  2. equinism
  3. equinity
  4. equinocandin
  5. equinoces
  6. equinoctal
  7. equinoctes
  8. equinoctial
  9. equinoctial circle
  10. equinoctial circles
  11. equinoctial colure

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